E-logistics : managing digital supply chains for competitive advantage

Table of Contents: 1: E-logistics definition, trends and directions; 2: End-to-end global visibility and order management: integrated supply and demand chains in the age of value chain management; 3: B2C e-commerce and fulfilment; 4: The challenges of e-commerce on warehousing in the future; 5: Advanced warehouse management systems and innovations: streamlining e-logistics processes with technology deployment; 6: Automating a logistics service chain: a telecommunications company's perspective; 7: Regional electronic marketplaces to improve logistics; 8: Trade and transport electronic single windows; 9: Port-centric ICT systems : building value in supply chains

E-Logistics serves as the nerve system for the whole supply chain and enables smooth information flow within and between organizations. This updated edition provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage on digitalization in logistics and supply chain. It covers all transport modes and the role of ICT in supporting an integrated freight and supply chain network. This book provides a cross-academic and industry perspective with leading academics as contributing authors. A variety of successful e-logistics business approaches are discussed covering a range of commercial sectors and transport modes. Subsequent chapters address in depth support systems for B2C and B2B e-commerce and e-fulfilment, warehouse management, RFID, electronic marketplaces, global supply network visibility and service chain automation. Industry case studies are used to support the discussion. It also covers emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things, Robotics, drone and last mile deliveries.